Posts tagged ‘한식’

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새마을식당 논현본점 (Saemaeul)

새마을식당 논현본점 (Saemaeul)

This 70s-themed restaurant (Korea's 70s, that is) rocks great food and casual drinking atmosphere.

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닭갈비 (Dakgalbi)

닭갈비 (Dakgalbi)

The bold flavors of curry powder, chili pepper, garlic and soy sauce combine to form a wonderful base for this chicken and sweet potato stew.

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버드나무집 서초본점 (Budnamujip)

버드나무집 서초본점 (Budnamujip)

The picture says it all: melt-in-the-mouth kalbi. A wonderful place to celebrate a special occasion with your favorite meat lover!

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bibigo (강남 삼성타운점)

bibigo (강남 삼성타운점)

For a fast, fresh, and even healthy lunch, try this bibimbap served in a hot stone bowl. While the dish itself may be familiar to many, the bibigo experience is worth a try.

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감자전 (Potato Jeon)

감자전 (Potato Jeon)

Chuseok (추석), also known as Hangawi (한가위), is Korea's harvest moon festival. It is one of Korea's two major holidays, and it is coming up soon! This year it falls on September 12th. As sort of a pre-celebration, try making some potato jeon this weekend!

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김대감봉평메밀촌 교보타워점 (Bongpyeong Memil Chon)

김대감봉평메밀촌 교보타워점 (Bongpyeong Memil Chon)

Naengmyeon, the chewy Korean cold noodle dish, does a great job of beating the summer heat, but by now you may be looking for something new. If you are looking for a similarly cold lunch and like the taste of buckwheat noodles give this makguksu a try!

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김치 순두부찌개 (Soft Tofu Stew with Kimchi)

김치 순두부찌개 (Soft Tofu Stew with Kimchi)

Did you know? 순두부찌개 (sundubu jjigae, soondubu chigae) is a simple and delicious stew you can make at home!

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교동전선생 (논현점) (Jeon Seonsaeng)

교동전선생 (논현점) (Jeon Seonsaeng)

While the name "Fritter Teacher of Gyodong" is a bit comical when translated, sure enough, this 막걸리 and chain store does seem to make the best jeon in town.

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김치볶음밥 (Kimchi Fried Rice)

김치볶음밥 (Kimchi Fried Rice)

I recently found out that people go out to eat kimchi fried rice, and I couldn't believe it! This is an easy one to make at home.

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닭볶음탕 (Spicy Chicken Stew)

닭볶음탕 (Spicy Chicken Stew)

Got some chicken and vegetables? Try this easy to make dish, found more often in Korean homes than in restaurants.

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돼지불고기 (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)

돼지불고기 (Spicy Pork Stir-Fry)

A classic Korean home-cooked meal. Delicious, healthy and simple to make to boot.

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떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki)

떡볶이 (Ddeokbokki/Tteokbokki/Topokki)

떡볶이 (ddeokbokki, often translated "spicy rice cakes") comes in many forms in Korea. But when you have some time, this home-made version is the best!

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부일갈비 (Bu-il Kalbi)

부일갈비 (Bu-il Kalbi)

This is a kalbi restaurant, but actually, we have only tried their kalbi once. Rather, we go for the 냉면 (cold noodles)!

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미역국 (Seaweed Soup)

미역국 (Seaweed Soup)

Traditionally known as “Birthday Soup” in Korea, 미역국's blood-cleansing properties is also thought to be beneficial for new mothers. Seaweed soup is a must on birthdays, but it's also a healthy and delicious meal any time of the year.

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강남교자 (Gangnam Gyoja)

강남교자 (Gangnam Gyoja)

Located in Gangnam, but at the end of a less-than-inviting side street, you won't find this restaurant unless you're looking for it. But this is my "mom-approved" place to get a taste of the famous 명동 칼국수 (Myeong-dong hand-made noodle soup) without braving the crowds (and stressed-out servers).

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찜닭 (Korean Braised Chicken in Spicy Soy Sauce)

찜닭 (Korean Braised Chicken in Spicy Soy Sauce)

While there are many restaurants in Seoul that offer variations on this dish, if you make it at home, you can (1) control the level of spiciness, (2) pick what kind of chicken goes in and (3) control the ratio of noodles to other stuff.

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백세주마을 (Bek Se Ju Village)

백세주마을 (Bek Se Ju Village)

This restaurant is run by one of Korea's traditional alcohol breweries, 국순당 (Kooksoondang). 백세주 (Bek Se Ju, 100-year wine) is one of their most famous drinks, sold worldwide. Made with 인삼 (ginseng), it could be considered a "healthy" drink.

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부대찌개 (Army Stew/G.I. Stew)

부대찌개 (Army Stew/G.I. Stew)

This stew is known as "G.I. Stew" or "Army stew" in Korea as the ingredients in the stew originated in U.S. Army bases during the Korean war. Such ingredients as spam and hot dogs are now well-loved by Koreans. While this stew is kimchi-based, the flavor is enhanced by the variety of additional ingredients. If you like Korean ramen but want to make it into a more complete meal, try this "deluxe version," with many interesting things to nibble on.

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School Food (스쿨푸드)

School Food (스쿨푸드)

A rainy afternoon, a rainy evening... the kind of day you just feel too lazy to cook, and don't want to go out in the rain just to eat something. What to do? Oh right, we live in Seoul! Food is just a phone call away!

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678찜 (압구정로데오점) (678-jjim)

678찜 (압구정로데오점) (678-jjim)

갈비찜 (braised beef ribs) is pricey, making "shopping around" an expensive proposition. Fortunately, we scored a half-off coupon for 강호동 (Kang Ho-dong)'s 찜 restaurant, so we decided to check it out.

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